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BARRON’S MAGAZINE NOVEMBER 2, 2026

BARRON’S MAGAZINE: The latest issue features ‘THE CHINA AUTO SHOCK’ – The country is flooding the world with cars. Investors, beware.

China Is Flooding the World With EVs—and Drowning Auto Stocks

China is flooding the world with cars, hurting rivals everywhere. Why GM and Lear could thrive anyway.

The Oil Giants Are Raking In Cash. Here’s What They’ll Do With It.

The five global oil majors added $67 billion to their huge cash piles in the third quarter. Don’t expect a spending spree anytime soon.

Half of ‘Big Money’ Managers Say the AI Boom Has Years Left to Run

The optimists cite robust earnings growth; the pessimists see a bubble in danger of bursting. Plus, the pros’ forecasts for interest rates, international markets, the midterm elections, and more.

Want to Be Like Larry Ellison? Then Borrow Like a Billionaire.

It’s an increasingly popular approach with investors. Just don’t get carried away.

California’s Billionaire Wealth Tax Is a Referendum on Big Tech

If passed, Proposition 40 will primarily affect leaders of technology companies, but that doesn’t mean everyone else supports it.

BARRON’S MAGAZINE – OCTOBER 26, 2026

BARRON’S MAGAZINE: The latest issue features ‘HOW THE MIDTERMS COULD REMAKE MARKETS’ – A divided government would put some industries in the crosshairs. What to expect in AI, and beyond.

What a Blue Wave Would Mean for Wall Street

The midterm elections will put some industries in the crosshairs. What to expect in AI, healthcare, and beyond.

5 Telecom Stocks That Can Survive the Musk Threat—and 1 Reason to Buy SpaceX

Shares of T-Mobile, AT&T, and others look attractively priced.

The Trump Economy in 7 Charts

The president has repeatedly promised to bring Americans lower prices, higher growth, and more jobs. His administration has produced mixed results.

Homeownership Helped Make America. It’s Slipping Away for Millions.

Homeownership rates surged in the 1940s and 1950s. But high home prices and interest rates are putting the American dream at risk.

Options ETFs Are Booming. Beware the Trade-Offs.

These pricey, complex strategies appeal to income-hungry and skittish investors—but some can cap your upside and leave you exposed to market downsides.

BARRON’S MAGAZINE – OCTOBER 19, 2026

BARRON’S MAGAZINE: The latest issue features ‘THIS STOCK’S FOR YOU’ – Anheuser-Busch InBev is battling the industry’s long slump with new types of nonalcoholic beers. We see a tasty investment.

Nasdaq Suffers Worst Week Since June. AI Fears Are Shaking Markets.

Only two of the Magnificent Seven firms—Meta Platforms and Tesla—report in the week ahead. This brutal skid could continue.

This Stock’s for You: Buy Bud’s ‘Diet Coke’ Moment

Americans and Europeans are drinking less alcohol, but that’s no problem for AB InBev. The Bud and Michelob brewer’s shares are trading at a discount as new zero-alcohol concoctions hit store shelves.

Wall Street Is Unusually Optimistic About Third-Quarter Earnings. Here’s Why in 5 Charts.

Wall Street is riding a record-high wave of positive corporate guidance and expanding profit margins led by energy and tech. Can it last?

Utility Stocks Offer Nice Yields and Are Less Risky Than Other AI Plays

The sector is attractively priced after a lackluster year, and offers healthy dividends and robust earnings growth.

Taxes on the Wealthy Are on the Ballot in Many States. Could It Become a Federal Trend?

Voters in more than a dozen states are considering tax-related amendments in November.

BARRON’S MAGAZINE – OCTOBER 12, 2026

BARRON’S MAGAZINE: The latest issue features ‘THE NEXT REVOLUTION IN TRADING’ – Wall Street is “tokenizing” stocks and moving them onto the blockchain. What it means for investors.

Wall Street Is Headed to the Blockchain. Inside the Token Revolution.

Tokenization of financial assets could be the biggest revolution on Wall Street since the move from paper to electronic trading. Don’t think Bitcoin. Think blockchain.

Interest Rates Are Surging. Portfolio Moves to Make Now.

Investment pros say investors shouldn’t abandon bonds, but instead focus on those with shorter maturities.

If History Is Any Guide, High Interest Rates Could Be Here for a Good While

This year, Barron’s has published a series of articles linking the birth and growth of America with the rise of financial markets. Today, lessons from the bond market’s 200-plus years.

The Case for Investing in Real Estate Now—Even With Rising Interest Rates

Low valuations and strong fundamentals in subsectors like senior housing and data centers argue for a selective approach.

Inside the Big-Money Business of Protecting Data Centers

Data centers are spending millions on high-tech security, from facial recognition and drones to robot dogs.

BARRON’S MAGAZINE – OCTOBER 5, 2026

BARRON’S MAGAZINE: The latest issue features ‘A MARKET DIVIDED’ – Even with the S&P 500 near record highs, many stocks are struggling. We see opportunities.

A Divided Stock Market Looks Scary. It Could Be the Setup for a Serious Rally.

A yawning gap has opened up inside the stock market that to some looks like an abyss. We see an opportunity.

AI Agents Got Cash to Trade Stocks. Here’s What They Bought and Sold—Repeatedly.

An investor gave AI agents $500 each and provided the same daily prompt: Make as much money as you can. Stockbrokers don’t need to worry…yet.

Quantum Computing Is Having a Moment. What to Know About the Hottest Sector After AI.

Just a decade ago, it was nothing more than the dream of scientists in the lab. Recent advances by IBM, IonQ, Nvidia, and others illustrate the new promise of the complex technology. Investors are taking notice.

AI Will Revolutionize Medicine. This Company Provides the Plumbing.

Veeva Systems stock can rally by 30% over the next year.

The Stock Market Is Looking Ahead to Earnings Season—and It Likes What It Sees

Get out your trust rope and harness. Investors are once again climbing the proverbial wall of worry—and earnings season could provide the piton that supports the stock market’s next move higher.

BARRON’S MAGAZINE – SEPTEMBER 28, 2026

BARRON’S MAGAZINE: The latest issue features ’16 Picks In The Booming Biotech Sector’ – A wave of innovation has drawn investors back to the stocks. How to play it.

Innovation Is Driving a New Bull Market in Biotech. 16 Picks From Our Roundtable Pros.

Biotechnology stocks are soaring this year as medical advances and merger activity rekindle investor interest. More gains lie ahead, our healthcare panel says.

Trump Calls Xi Meeting ‘Very Productive.’ What Investors Might Not Like.

The two leaders appear intent on preserving stability.

Meta Stock Soared 27% on Muse AI. The Hard Part Comes Next.

The meteoric rise of Meta’s fortunes over the past three weeks will be challenging to maintain.

The AI ‘Jobpocalypse’ Isn’t Happening. Here’s What the Data Actually Shows.

New research suggests the technology is creating new roles rather than wiping out all white-collar work.

The ‘Buffett of Bonds’ Hasn’t Retired Yet—and He Has Advice for These Tumultuous Times

The Buffett of Bonds isn’t retiring yet. Dan Fuss, on whom we bestowed that moniker decades ago, is still putting in a full week as vice chairman of Loomis Sayles. And he sounded as sharp as ever when we caught up with him this past week, just before he was to mark his 93rd birthday.

BARRON’S MAGAZINE – SEPTEMBER 21, 2026

BARRON’S MAGAZINE: The latest issue features ‘The Anthropic Paradox’ – As the AI company’s much-anticipated IPO nears, CEO Dario Amodei faces a stark choice: profits or humanity

The World Isn’t Ready for an Anthropic IPO

Anthropic could be public in a matter of weeks. Wall Street—and the world—are nowhere near prepared for what’s to come.

How Will Berkshire Equities Be Run Without Warren Buffett?

The legendary investor is becoming chairman emeritus after only nine months as chairman. New CEO Greg Abel now truly steps into the spotlight.

Higher Interest Rates Lead to More Inflation, Says This Economist. Take That, Central Bankers.

John Cochrane, a senior fellow at the Hoover Institution, says that rate cuts will lower inflation only in the short term so long as fiscal policy favors borrowing and spending.

How a Trade Deal With Japan Could Change the Face of U.S. Energy

Japan is set to fund three gargantuan natural-gas plants in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Texas. Sizing up the opportunities and the obstacles.

The Office Boom Is Back. Can REITs Be Far Behind?

With many employees back at their desks, it’s now investors’ turn to start planning their return to beaten-down real estate investment trusts.

BARRON’S MAGAZINE – SEPTEMBER 14, 2026

BARRON’S MAGAZINE: The latest issue features ‘GROWTH WITHOUT AI’: These companies can double their earnings – and they don’t depend on artificial intelligence….

Growth Without AI: 8 Stock Picks

With products ranging from cardboard boxes to new drugs, these companies are all on track to double their earnings.

Atlanta Braves Stock Looks Cheap Amid Booming Pro Sports Team Values

The public company’s market cap is $3.3 billion, but it could be worth far more to a private buyer.

Europe Is Stronger Than Investors Think. What to Own Now.

Bad news grabs the headlines, but European companies are turning in strong profit gains.

$35 Billion on the Line: NFL Kickoff Triggers a High-Stakes Prediction Market War

As the NFL season opens Wednesday, there’s a new game in town. Prediction markets could drive $35 billion in wagers, on par with the traditional sports betting industry.

BARRON’S MAGAZINE – SEPTEMBER 7, 2026

BARRON’S MAGAZINE: The latest issue features ‘THE NEW RULES FOR BONDS’ – The rise in U.S. Treasury yields is creating portfolio risks. Where to seek safety now.

The Death of the Safe Haven: How to Fix Your Bond Strategy as Yields Rise

The rise in U.S. Treasury yields is creating opportunities—along with serious portfolio risks.

How AI Is Reshaping Retirement—and How to Prepare

Retirees can benefit as AI expands into healthcare and other areas. What to know, from managing your health to your portfolio.

A Start-Up Called Nothing Has Raised $450 Million. It’s Coming for the iPhone.

Venture capital funding for consumer tech has stalled as funds shift to artificial intelligence. That makes the story of Nothing, a start-up maker of phones and audio gear, all the more surprising.

How to Protect Yourself From from 5 Common AI Scams

Artificial intelligence is making it easier to be an online swindler. Everyone is at risk, particularly the elderly.

A Fed Rate Hike Depends on Hot Inflation. Don’t Count on Either.

Many economists and investors expect the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point at its Sept. 16-17 policy meeting. But this coming week’s inflation data may prove cool enough to keep officials on the sidelines—and the federal-funds rate in a target range of 3.50% to 3.75%.

BARRON’S MAGAZINE – AUGUST 31, 2026 PREVIEW

BARRON’S MAGAZINE: The latest issue features ‘No End In Sight’ – The AI bubble is unlikely to burst anytime soon. We break it down.

Is the AI Capex Bubble About to Burst? What 250 Years of Market History Tell Us.

The spending on artificial intelligence will end, but probably not when investors suspect it will.

Fed’s Warsh Signals Hawkish Shift on Inflation at Jackson Hole

The Fed chairman told his audience that lower prices are a firm goal.

Berkshire’s Warren Buffett Is Turning 96. He’s Still Painting His Mona Lisa.

The company’s new chairman “deserves nothing but accolades,” one analyst says. But there is one blemish on his report card: the lagging stock.

Why the Trade War and Iran War Aren’t Stopping the Stock Market Rally

After months of military and trade conflicts, investors might expect an impact on the stock market. It hasn’t happened.